WM9F9-60 MSc Project for Engineering Business Management
Introductory description
This dissertation module enables students to engage in an extended piece of independent research, answering a question which is of relevance to the programme of study at the time the project is started.
Module aims
For engineering Business Management - The project should normally be related to the management of: Companies in the engineering sector or The engineering function in a non-engineering company or The supply chain within the engineering sector.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The nature of research.
Research methods,
Ethical considerations in research.
Risk management of projects.
Planning, managing and monitoring a research project.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Formulate a research question, consistent with the time and resource available to conduct the research.
- Select and apply appropriate research methods to suit the requirements of a specific research question.
- Critically evaluate the body of research, synthesising ideas into a referenced literature review
- Devise and perform an ethically responsible investigation, informed by the findings of previous researchers and efficiently utilising available resource
- Present findings in the dissertation with clarity, appropriately evaluating the confidence that should be placed in any findings and demonstrating the benefit of the work undertaken
- Critically assess the impact on the sustainability challenges of the proposed answer to the research question
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, and evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used
Indicative reading list
Reading lists can be found in Talis
Specific reading list for the module
Research element
This module is a research project, including individual supervision throughout the project and dissertation writing process.
Subject specific skills
These skills will depend on the nature of the project and the course undertaken
Transferable skills
Researching academic literature;
Critical analysis of sources;
Report writing;
Project planning and execution;
Meeting skills;
Data analysis skills;
Presentation skills
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 3 sessions of 1 hour (0%) |
| Project supervision | 7 sessions of 1 hour (1%) |
| Online learning (scheduled sessions) | (0%) |
| Online learning (independent) | 3 sessions of 1 hour (0%) |
| Other activity | 17 hours (3%) |
| Private study | 370 hours (62%) |
| Assessment | 200 hours (33%) |
| Total | 600 hours |
Private study description
Students will manage their independent research project to produce a written dissertation. This will require students to apply their time management and organisational skills to manage the key stages of the project.
Other activity description
Students will be required to engage in self-directed synchronous and asynchronous activities such as research and
development of their project ideas, ethical approval, academic integrity and any other activities.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A2
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Student Project Dissertation | 90% | 188 hours | No |
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written dissertation |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Project Poster Presentation | 10% | 12 hours | No |
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Prepare and present a project poster to a technical and non-technical audience and reflect on the effectiveness of the methods used |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Written feedback provided
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 1 of TWMS-H1S3 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management (Full-time)